Im trying to go to the NFL so I can take care of my family. Bledsoe finished his senior year at high school with two interceptions, a pass break-up and around 30 tackles, as well as nine rushing touchdowns, one receiving touchdown, one fumble return and one punt return. How many games does Joshuah Bledsoe play? And he remembers when Bledsoe passed the 40,000-yard career passing mark. 188 in the sixth round, should bring plenty of the same versatility to the Patriots that he displayed throughout his four seasons at Missouri. Missouri defensive backs coach Charlie Harbison, who has coached the position at the college and NFL level for almost three decades, was impressed by Bledsoes poise, footwork, hand-eye coordination and the way he finished every play in both games and practices. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. (AP Photo/L.G. Missouri was one of only six schools to offer Bledsoe a scholarship, but Walters spent a lot of time working to bring him aboard. (Photo of Bledsoe: Ed Zurga / Getty Images). He progressively did more, eventually getting through positional drills and walkthroughs, but they didnt test him in competitive team periods. He never got too high, never got too low and just competed, Harbison said. (AP Photo/L.G. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Bledsoe found a home away from home in Missouri (Cal Sport Media via AP Images), Odegaard's 'helicopter vision' for Arsenal explained. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson), LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) catches a touchdown pass as Missouri defensive back Adam Sparks (14) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. So its always good to make them happy and put on a performance for them.. To us, hes just Drew Bledsoe, Simons said. Hes versatile. [1] After two days of practice, Bledsoe was up two five pass breakups, according to NESNs Zack Cox. Bledsoe (groin) was not listed on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday. Ryan Walters, Missouris defensive coordinator at the time, recognized a defensive back who was athletic, mature for his age and driven for success. Cracking the lineup will be challenging for the 23-year-old, but staying healthy is . "There was another guy that had kinda beaten me out at the quarterback spot so they moved me to safety and then from there it was just my natural position because my father played corner and my brother played corner as well, defense kind of runs in the family," he said. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 6:19AM. Hes worked and hard and hes stayed after it. He remained in the starting lineup for the rest of his college career. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Boston Sports and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. After 13 years with the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins, Jason McCourty hung up his cleats and retired from the NFL. He takes care of himself. The New England Patriots select Missouri Tigers safety Joshuah Bledsoe in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL Draft with the No. "It's kinda felt like a long process, stressful, but I'm just ready for everything, just taking it one day at a time and I just can't wait for Draft day to be here honestly.". Joshuah Bledsoe SAF #24 Experience: 1 year Height: 5-11 Weight: 201 lbs College: Missouri 2022 SEASON Solo 0 SCK 0 FF 0 INT -- Summary Career Logs Recent Games Career Stats Defense Career Joshuah Bledsoe was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. 2.83K subscribers Joshuah Bledsoe career highlights at Missouri. Mizzou's Bledsoe saved the day in win over LSU. So it's always good to make them. They all have Bledsoe stories, each and every one of them, a broken Bledsoe record playing well into the afternoon. (AP Photo/L.G. "But whatever team takes me knows they're going to get a dawg for sure.". Draft Prospect Explains, NFL Prospect Tells Awesome Bill Belichick Story From Shrine Bowl. Walters appreciated Bledsoes savviness to work through gaps against the run, and he worked to become more of a playmaker against the pass. Sa fortune s lve 10 000,00 euros mensuels I knew the ball had to come that way. [10] He was placed on the reserve list to start the season. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. He doesnt really get tired. Fact-checking the claims on case related to St. Louis crash, Parents push back on allegations against St. Louis transgender center. Football doesnt define him as a person. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Mizzou senior Joshuah Bledsoe deflects the potential game-winning touchdown pass in the Tigers 45-41 upset of LSU on Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/L.G. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The Missouri safety, taken by New England in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, missed all of training camp and preseason while recovering from a broken wrist he suffered in the Senior Bowl. His man coverage expertise were underlined in October's 45-41 win over LSU when Bledsoe swarmed Terrace Marshall's quick out route to break up Myles Brennan's intended pass and ice a decisive goalline stand with 16 seconds to play. Whether Bledsoe will make any gameday impact this season remains to be seen. "I'm just a versatile guy, you can put me anywhere you need me on the defensive side of the ball and I can play whatever position at a high level," he said. Bledsoe offers the kind of hybrid package that defensive coordinators were enamoured by with Arizona Cardinals linebacker/safety Isaiah Simmons as he came out of Clemson last year, his game film. In that game, he stopped at six different occasions and pointed up in the stands. Born: The Patriots also activated safety Joshuah Bledsoe from the non-football injury list. But the 22-year-old surprisingly returned to practice Nov. 23 and immediately impressed his teammates and coaches. Two weeks earlier in the 2020 opener against Alabama he had flashed a glimpse of his less discussed adeptness on deep assignments, displaying exceptional coverage to match DeVonta Smith's go route stride-for-stride while simultaneously rotating his hips and keeping his eyes on the ball to snuff out Mac Jones' pass in the end zone. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Caleb and Joshua Bledsoe were ordered to be held on $1 million bail each. Patterson), LSU tight end Arik Gilbert (2) scores past Missouri defensive back Ishmael Burdine, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. His speed and overall athleticism paved the way to him also occasionally contributing as a running back and kick returner in addition his duties in the secondary. During his senior season, he saw time as a running back, as well as a kick/punt returner. So to be able to go to Missouri and be able to compete against other top programmes and show I can be dominant against them has really helped me a lot.". He always wanted to land on the Patriots. While the exact nature and severity of his groin issue are still unknown, the 2021 sixth-round pick's next chance to suit up will come against the Lions on Oct. 9. "That nickel/slot safety is so critical especially in today's league, you need somebody who can do both," he said. Name: Joshuah Bledsoe Jersey: #1 Position: Safety School: Missouri Class: Senior Height: 5'11" Weight: 201 lbs Coverage Skills (8.25/10) As a slot cornerback, Bledsoe goes against the offense's slot receiver. Jay Biggerstaff/USA TODAY Sports Images, Sox Transactions, Trades, and Free Agents, Wild Acquire Former Bruins Forward Ahead Of NHL Trade Deadline, Bruins Injuries: Latest On Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno After Win Vs. Flames, Ex-Red Sox Jackie Bradley Jr. Lands With New Team In Spring Training, What Jayson Tatum Said Before Bogus Ejection In Celtics Loss, Patriots Snap Count Analysis: Linebacker Sees Play Time Spike Vs. Colts, Patriots Player Bluntly Blames Former NFL Team For Past Injuries, This Athletic Linebacker Prospect Would Love To Play For Patriots, Whats It Like To Be Coached By Bill Belichick? No one truly knows how theyll react after making a game-winning play you cant choreograph raw emotion, it just has to organically take its course. Mac and Barb have seen it all. Going through that practice,. (AP Photo/L.G. Regardez le Salaire Mensuel de Cydrus en temps rel. Joshuah Bledsoe played 3 games last season and 3 games over his career. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Defending a second-and-10 from the Mizzou 13-yard line, Bledsoe was insistent on showing Jaden Walley inside to gauge his true intentions, recognising the corner route, attaching himself to the hip of the receiver and out-working his man to snag the pick at the back of the end zone. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Hes a complete player.. Completing this year's MU draft class was . The Ellensburg Police Department said in a Facebook post that the elder Bledsoe was evacuated before Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue arrived, adding: The fire was eventually brought under control with the initial investigation revealing the presence of improvised explosive devices and evidence the fire had been set. So Im already thinking Ill play the fade, and figured it would be some type of outside route. An important cog in the Mizzou defense, hes now in the cognizance of Mizzou importance. He played safety, cornerback and running back in high school. (AP Photo/L.G. Joshuah Bledsoe was born in Houston, TX. .It indicates, "Click to perform a search". All rights reserved. Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds. "I was always an offensive player and I still feel like I can play offense at a high level. "There are not a lot of people that can do both of those jobs at a high level, I feel with my ability and skillset I fit perfectly in being able to do that. I will be valuable to any team that Drafts me.". Im not the easiest guy to work with. Eventually it became difficult to imagine college life anywhere else, Bledsoe's time there also notably providing him with the opportunity to matchup against the schools that had passed him by. All Rights Reserved. Most importantly, Bledsoe doesnt have to be the next McCourty now because Devin is here for 2022. I know its killing him.. With Pro Bowl selections as a cornerback and safety and three Super Bowls, he accomplished all he could. Whatever the package, the coaches never took Bledsoe off the field on defense, and he also had a prominent role on special teams. Patterson), Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak (8) slides as LSU linebacker Damone Clark and safety Cameron Lewis (31) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. It had been a day. Bledsoe grilled steak and chicken. Friends tried to persuade him to go out, but he was spent. Hes a really good football player who works hard, is going to work on his fundamentals and is going to do what hes asked to do, Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said. "Especially coach (Ryan) Walters, who showed me a lot as a man and as a player. Bledsoes dedication to studying now has him thriving on the field, and the veterans have noticed. And then he push off a little bit and went flat. "I'm very excited, it's just like the unknown," he said. Good burst and short-area quickness. The senior free safety actually fared pretty well in last Saturdays home game, which many of his fellow defensive backs cannot say. Because Drew was returning home. Everyone else on the injury report LT Trent Brown, LB Raekwon McMillan, S Adrian Phillips, RB . He played college football at Missouri. Hes not used to not being out there. At 5-11 200 pounds, hes able to cover anyone one-on-one. Patterson), Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz is seen before the start of an NCAA college football game between LSU and Missouri Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. He had to play a lot of different people man to man in the slot, had to fit in run schemes and play the middle of the field, so hes definitely got some football versatility. The first thought was they were going to throw a fade route. Hes a wide-bodied big guy, so usually those guys arent super fast. How Seahawks could fill linebacker role, Diving inside the UW Huskies' stacked pre-spring offensive depth chart, Hardwood Classic: Recaps and results from 2023 Washington state basketball tournament, UW Huskies athletic director Jen Cohen named to College Football Playoff selection committee. Belichick has developed a line of communication with Drinkwitz, and the Patriots had plenty of communication with Missouri before the draft. For the Bledsoes, quantity is quality. 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